Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
This
research paper presents the design, development, and evaluation of
"Sahayak" an innovative Android mobile application engineered to
address the multifaceted challenges faced by the growing senior citizen
population. In response to prevalent issues of social isolation, emergency
vulnerability, and complex management of welfare services, we propose a
centralized, user-centric solution built using Kotlin and Android Studio. The
application implements a secure authentication framework via SharedPreferences
for local session management, leading to a personalized dashboard that
dynamically greets users (e.g., "Namaste, Samarth"). Its core
architecture features a multi-modular interface providing immediate access to
critical services: a prominent SOS and emergency contact system with direct
calling to police (100) and ambulance (102), alongside configurable family
contacts; dedicated modules for managing pension and life insurance
information; and interactive social wellness tools (Talkie and Funzone)
designed to combat loneliness and promote cognitive engagement. A key contribution
of this work is the deep integration of accessibility and localization,
enabling a seamless user experience across multiple Indian languages (Kannada,
Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam) to bridge the digital divide. Furthermore, the
application includes comprehensive user profile creation and management,
capturing demographic and personal data to tailor interactions. By
consolidating emergency response, health and finance tracking, and social
connectivity into an intuitive, secure, and linguistically adaptable platform,
"Sahayak" demonstrates a significant advancement in assistive
technology, aiming to enhance the safety, autonomy, and overall quality of life
for senior citizens, thereby reducing their dependency on traditional,
fragmented support systems.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 12, December 2025 pp. 51-59